Link Staff Writer |Ryan Ziwa The perks of online and in-person course modalities have been tainted, so much so that class selection can no longer rely on them. Instead, course modality should be considered only through the extent of control it allows. During class registration season, students take on an additional role: detective. Required credits... Continue Reading →
First Draft: The Only Distinction between Online and In-Person Classes that Matters
Staff Writer |Ryan Ziwa The perks of online and in-person course modalities have been tainted, so much so that class selection should no longer rely on them. Instead, course modality should be considered only through the extent of control it allows. During class registration season, students take on an additional role: detective. Mental evidence boards... Continue Reading →
Final Draft: There is a lack of academia at FIU
Link Sonia Stolar | Staff Writer I’ve never been much of an academic, yet before coming to college, I’ve had this perception of mahogany interiors and elongated bookshelves in classrooms, students hunched over notes from lectures and sleepless nights spent studying. My imaginary world of future collegiate years was not the most realistic, nor an... Continue Reading →
Firs Draft: There is a lack of Academia at FIU
Sonia Stolar | Staff Writer I’ve never been much of an academic, yet before coming to college I’ve had this perception of mahogany interiors and elongated bookshelves in classrooms, students hunched over notes from lectures and sleepless nights spent studying. My imaginary world of future collegiate years was not the most realistic, nor an exhilarating... Continue Reading →
First Draft: Racing Deadlines, Losing learning
Kendall Moffett | Staff Writer Projects for finals are meant to prepare students for the real world, but, when every class assigns one at the same time, students are no longer producing their best work; they are simply racing the clock. There's no doubt that courses with project-heavy finals allow students to build portfolios, work... Continue Reading →
Final Draft: Racing Deadlines, Losing learning
Staff Writer: Kendall Moffett Contributing Cartoonist: Edeena Saint- Vil April 1st, 2026 Link Projects for finals are meant to prepare students for the real world, but when every class assigns one at the same time, students are no longer producing their best work; they are simply racing the clock. There’s no doubt that courses with... Continue Reading →
Stop Politicizing Florida’s Public Universities
Published link Kendall Moffett | Staff Writer When politics are the boundary in education, the freedom to explore, question, and teach becomes threatened. Starting this Summer, Florida's public colleges, including FIU, will be required to adopt a state-mandated curriculum for sociology courses. This means restricted course materials regarding systemic racism, sexism, and identity politics will... Continue Reading →
Stop Politicizing Florida’s Public Universities
Kendall Moffett | Staff Writer When politics are the boundary in education, the freedom to explore, question and teach becomes threatened. Starting this Summer, Florida's public colleges including Florida International University, will be required to adopt a state-mandated curriculum for sociology courses. This means restricted course materials regarding systemic racism, sexism, and identity politics will... Continue Reading →
Love is (Almost) in the Air
Contributing Writer |Ryan Ziwa I can already hear my heart flutter as the day I have to confront the absence of romantic love in my life approaches…more commonly known as Valentine’s Day. While others make reservations, attempt to hide gifts, and clean their camera lenses, I struggle to justify my continued lack of a romantic... Continue Reading →
Love is (Almost) in the Air
Contributing Writer |Ryan Ziwa I can already hear my heart flutter as the day I have to confront the absence of romantic love in my life approaches. The people who hear drum rolls instead regard this day as Valentine’s Day. While they make reservations, attempt to hide gifts from their partners, and clean their camera... Continue Reading →